Georgia (7-1) vs Notre Dame (4-4)
December 3, 2024 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Georgia -9 / Notre Dame +9 — Over/Under: 143
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are visiting the Georgia Bulldogs on Tuesday, December 3rd at Stegeman Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction.
Georgia Bulldogs Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs have a 7-1 record this season and are coming off a 102-56 win over Jacksonville. The Bulldogs are 5-3 against the spread, and 4-4 in over/under while having a 5-0 home record.
Offensively, Georgia is averaging 84 points per game, which ranks 48th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 66.5 points per game (81st). The Bulldogs shoot 50.7% from the field (19th) and 35.7% from beyond the arc (109th). The Bulldogs shoot 72.8% from the free throw line (133rd) and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game (42nd).
Asa Newell leads Georgia’s scoring this season, with an average of 15.4 points and a team-high 6.1 rebounds, while Silas Demary adds 14 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. Georgia will face Grand Canyon following this game.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a 4-4 record this season and are coming off a 76-80 loss to Creighton. The Fighting Irish are 4-3-1 against the spread, and 6-2 in over/under, while they have a 1-0 road record.
Offensively, Notre Dame is averaging 78.1 points per game, which ranks 144th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.5 points per game (191st). The Fighting Irish shoot 48.2% from the field (60th) and 37.4% from beyond the arc (61st). The Fighting Irish shoot 76.6% from the free-throw line (42nd) and are grabbing 38.1 rebounds per game (127th).
Braeden Shrewsberry leads Notre Dame in scoring this season, with an average of 15.4 points, while Tae Davis adds 14.5 points and 5 rebounds. Notre Dame will meet Syracuse after this one.
Why the Georgia Bulldogs will win
- Georgia has won each of its last 23 games against non-conference opponents at Stegeman Coliseum.
- Notre Dame has lost each of its last four games.
- Georgia has won the first half in each of its last nine games against non-conference opponents at Stegeman Coliseum.
Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win
- Notre Dame has won eight of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Notre Dame has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Notre Dame’s last seven games against the Southeastern Conference Conference have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
- Eight of Georgia’s last nine night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (59.6%).
- Georgia ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (27.8).
- Notre Dame ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.6%).
- Notre Dame ranks T46th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.3).
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction
Georgia is 2-1 against Notre Dame in their 3 previous meetings, and are 2-1 against the spread. In this Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction, Georgia is coming as -9 home favorites. Georgia is better both offensively, scoring 5.9 points more than Notre Dame, and defensively, allowing 5 points less, as they have been winning by an average of 17.5 points per game. Both teams have elite shooting percentages, ranking inside the 110-best teams of the nation both in field goal and in 3-point percentage, while the Bulldogs are the 42nd-best rebounding team in the nation and have been undefeated at home this season. The value here lies with the home team, so take the Georgia Bulldogs and lay the points at home.